Maintenance Team Lead - Great America Way Suite Santa Clara, California, United States

Description · ABOUT LIFEMOVES · LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building co ...

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Description

ABOUT LIFEMOVES

LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of housing and services for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our Mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With 40 programs , LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site-based programs and community outreach.

Culture: LifeMoves staff are dedicated to serving our community. Diverse in background, outlook, and life experience, our team addresses important social issues with passion and creativity. A culture of collaboration and innovation provides a thriving and successful environment for all. We foster personal growth through ongoing investment in the professional development of our staff. Together, we are committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and helping our clients achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Specialist / Facilities Coordinator is a site-based technical expert responsible for maintaining and supporting the physical condition, safety, and appearance based at one LifeMoves interim housing facility. This role combines hands-on maintenance work, vendor coordination, site safety responsibilities, and inventory oversight. The ideal candidate brings trade experience, painting and repair skills, and the ability to work independently while partnering with site staff to ensure the facility is welcoming, clean, and safe for clients, staff, and visitors. This position plays a vital role in upholding LifeMoves standards of dignity and functionality across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

Unit Turnovers & Painting

● Support move-ins, move-outs, and routine room inspections, ensuring timely preparation and quality control.

● Act as the site painting specialist: patch drywall, prepare surfaces, and apply interior/exterior finishes using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.

● Protect floors, furniture, and fixtures; maintain a clean, organized job site.

● Ensure all vacant units are prepared for re-occupancy in alignment with LifeMoves quality standards.

Building Maintenance & Repair

● Perform intermediate-level carpentry on doors, windows, fences, roofing, and cabinetry.

● Install and repair glass, tile, screens, blinds, and locks.

● Troubleshoot and perform light electrical repairs, including switches, fixtures, outlets, and

appliances.

● Assist with plumbing repairs, including faucet and fitting replacement and clearing stoppages.

● Conduct routine exterior maintenance such as power washing, and maintain curb appeal and common spaces.

Facility Support & Site Coordination

● Act as site liaison for vendors such as landscaping, janitorial, and pest control- report deficiencies and oversee quality.

● Serve as Fire/Life Safety coordinator, including maintenance of fire drill logs, testing smoke detectors, and maintaining compliance records.

● Maintain and manage site key/lock systems, including lockbox organization and key labeling.

● Assist with the relocation of furniture, set-up for meetings/events, and general clean-up of workspaces and shared areas.

● Ensure daily cleanliness and upkeep of common areas to create a dignified environment for clients and staff.

Asset Management & Documentation

● Track and safeguard agency assets, including maintenance tools, site equipment, and supply inventories.

● Order and replenish cleaning and office supplies in coordination with site and operations staff.

● Accurately document all work orders, maintenance tasks, and vendor services using the approved system (e.g., FMX or similar).

● Follow internal maintenance and aesthetic standards to support consistent site presentation across all LifeMoves locations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

● 5+ years of hands-on experience in building maintenance, construction, or facility operations, including supervisory or lead experience

● Strong working knowledge of multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).

● Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and support team growth.

● Clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written); ability to interact with diverse teams and stakeholders.

● Proficient in using work order systems, scheduling tools, and digital reporting.

● Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage shifting priorities across multiple locations.

● Valid CA driver's license and clean driving record; able to travel daily between sites.

● High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certifications preferred.

Preferred Qualities:

● Commitment to the LifeMoves mission of service, dignity, and empowerment.

● A proactive, calm, and solutions-oriented approach to leadership and repair work.

● Ability to foster a strong team culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and accountability.

COMPETENCIES

• Team Leadership and Supervision: Guides, supports, and motivates team members to achieve goals.

• Effective Communication: Effectively communicates professionally and appropriately, based upon the audience and circumstances. Communicates facts, ideas, and emotions effectively. Provides and responds to feedback maturely. Mentors and supports team members' career growth and skill development.

• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates sound judgment by analyzing challenges, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions. Balances short-term needs with long-term impact, involves the right stakeholders, and makes timely decisions that align with organizational priorities and values.

• Time Management and Reliability: Identifies team talent needs and prepares employees for future leadership roles. Identifies team talent needs and prepares employees for future leadership roles.

• Drives Organizational Culture: Building performance and potential by setting performance objectives, providing regular coaching and feedback, creating a learning environment, driving for results, tracking and evaluating performance, and creating relevant performance development plans with others.

• Client and Stakeholder Focus: Ensures teams deliver quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Lifting:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Movement:

•  Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently.
•  Ability to sit and keyboard as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with others in the workplace. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package.

LifeMoves is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties, and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.

If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department